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Material received on campus by June 15, 2004 will be included in the summer issue.

2000

Class Reporter:
Kimberly J. Hain
4417-A Union Deposit Road
Harrisburg, PA 17111
khain@killiangephart.com

Jennifer Albright ’00 married Brian Brudnicki on May 3, 2003, in Seventh Street Primitive Methodist Church, Shamokin, Pa. Jennifer is a market research analyst at Geisinger Health Plan. They live in Shamokin.

Jennifer Carroll ’00 is a 4th-grade teacher at Hemlock Park School in Brentwood, N.Y. She lives in West Babylon, N.Y.

Born to Kristi Hauch ’00 Harpster, a son, Jonathan Michael-Craig, Oct. 22, 2003. Kristi is employed at Keystone Service Systems in Sunbury, Pa. They live in West Milton, Pa.

Park-Thomas wedding
Stacey Park ’00 married Michael K. Thomas ’02, Sept. 20, 2003, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Enola, Pa. Susquehannans in the wedding party were Michelle Bryan ’00, Michele Collins ’00, Lauren Easterly ’00, Cheryl Fell ’00, Bill Thomas ’01, Phil Falvo ’05 and Steve Pollice ’04. Stacey is a software engineer/web designer for Capital BlueCross in Harrisburg, Pa. Michael is a marketing specialist for the Homestead Group in Camp Hill, Pa. Pictured are, left to right, bottom row: Phil Falvo ’05, Matt Danesbury, Steve Pollice ’04, David Frazier ’99, Sarah Costello ’00 Westervelt, Jennifer Ashton ’00 and Dena Hahn ’00; middle row: James Wagner ’01, Courtney Hoover ’00, Heather Howard ’00 Homan, Lauren Easterly ’00, Michele Collins ’00, Stacey and Mike, Cheryl Fell ’00, Michelle Bryan ’00 and Carrie Wagnor ’01 Larock; back row: Michelle Patrick ’02, Shawna Trout ’00, Casey Segen ’00, Christine Sonntag ’04, Dana Makowski ’00, Karolyn Sadowski ’00, Craig Wallis ’00, Alison Sheaffer, Nat Melincove, Kirsten Dohner ’00, Brian Robinson ’00, Bill Thomas ’01 and Josh Larock ’01.

Renee Lathrop ’00 is an instructor of physics at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. She lives in Pawling, N.Y.

William Neumyer ’00 was recently admitted to the Lancaster, Pa., Bar Association.

Allison Sparks ’00 will participate in the 60-mile Breast Cancer 3-Day walk from July 30 to August 1, 2004. Proceeds will support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment through the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. She’s agreed to raise at least $2,000 in donations. She’s set her personal goal at $4,000. And she needs lots of help! You can visit her 3-day web page at www.the3day.org and clicking on donation and searching for Allison Sparks. Or you can email her at asparks@sualum.com for more information. According to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, approximately 200,000 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and nearly 40,000 will die from the disease. Her grandmother and other dear friends are survivors.

Ryan Szuch ’00 is an ecologist with Blasland, Bouck & Lee Inc. in their Cranbury, N.J. office. He also earned his master of science degree in soil science from North Carolina State University.

Ryan White ’00 married Tara Buhay ’01, Sept. 20, 2003, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish in Mt. Carmel, Pa. Jennifer Kuzma ’00, Juliana Rizk ’99 and T.J. Kier ’00 were in the wedding party. Ryan is a manager at Pella Corporation in Gettysburg, Pa., and Tara is a loss control manager at Enterprise-Rent-A-Car in Mechanicsburg, Pa.

2001

Class Reporter:
Bill Thomas
Apt. 3
2237 Cleneay Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45212
513-731-4125
thomasw@XU.edu

Tara Buhay ’01 White – see 2000.

Kristin Caputo ’01 is a 5th-grade teacher for the Wyckoff, N.J., Board of Education. She lives in Montclair, N.J.

Jennifer Long ’01 Carpentier is the chief financial officer at Complete Healthcare Resources in Coal Township, Pa. She and her husband, Brian, live in Coal Township.

camping weekend
A rainy weekend in September found four SU friends met up to go camping in Jersey. Pictured left to right are: Karen Klotz ’01, Dawn Catron ’01, Gretchen Roehrich McKinley’01, and Dustin McKinley ’00.

Ryan Cidzik ’01 is an assistant strength and conditioning football coach at Louisiana Tech University. He lives in Ruston, La.

William P. Cleary ’01 is a senior business analyst at Aramark, Inc., in Philadelphia. He lives in Chester Springs, Pa.

Anthony DeSantis ’01 married Jeanne Waznak, Nov. 22, 2003, in Scranton, Pa. David Hausman ’98, Robert Steckel ’00 and Casey Goff ’01 were in the wedding party. Anthony is a funeral director/supervisor at Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home in Dunmore, Pa. They live in Old Forge, Pa.

Samuel Frank ’01 is the Washington, D.C., representative at American Wilderness Coalition. He lives in Arlington, Va.

Amy Getz ’01 was promoted to account executive at Weinberg Harris & Associates in Baltimore, Md. In her new role, Amy will be responsible for public relations planning and strategy, special event planning and execution, and day-to-day account management for a variety of clients.

Roxanne Halpine ’01 earned a master of fine arts degree in creative writing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in May 2003. One of her poems received the Amon Liner Poetry Award and was published in the fall 2003 issue of The Greensboro Review. Roxanne is now working as an editorial assistant at Harvard Law School and lives in Cambridge, Mass.

Sarah Hancock ’01 married Joshua Martin ’01, Aug. 16, 2003, at Assumption Church in Manchester, Conn. Sarah is a 2nd-grade teacher at Hockanum School in East Hartford. Joshua is a senior auditor for Deloitte & Touche in Hartford. They live in Vernon, Conn.

Jennifer Yarmchuk ’01 married David Violette, Jr. on July 13, 2003, at Maymont Gardens in Richmond, Va. Jennifer is a 3rd-grade teacher at King and Queen Elementary School. The couple lives in Richmond, Va.

2002

Class Reporter:
David Applegate
921 W. George Street, Apt. 3G
Chicago, IL 60657

applegate_dm@yahoo.com

Kelley Clouser ’02 teaches 7th- and 8th-grade reading. She lives in Palmyra, Pa.

Nathaniel Melnicove ’02 is attending Penn State University in Harrisburg, Pa.

Jennifer Moorhead ’02 is attending the University of Central Florida working towards a master’s degree in elementary education.

Matt Shaffer ’02 was married on Dec. 28, 2002, Stanton United Methodist Church in Stanton, Pa. Matt is a financial analyst at Headquarters Marine Corps in the Pentagon. They live in Ashburn, Va.

Jenny Shearer ’02 is an account executive Edelman Public Relations in New York City. She works on the GE, Canon USA and Samsung accounts. She lives in Hoboken, N.J.

Luke Yosca ’02 is a lieutenant and aviator in the U.S. Marine Corp. He lives in New Freedom, Pa.

2003

Class Reporter:
Jennifer Rowles
121 West King Street, Apt. 4
Shippensburg, PA 17257 (until 5/15/04)
jennirowles@yahoo.com

Kristin Abernethy ’03 is a staff accountant at Kearney Company. She lives in Alexandria, Va.

Amy Abruzzesi ’03 is a management trainee at Enterprise.

M. Kate Andrews ’03 joined the staff as a reporter at The Record Herald in Waynesboro, Pa.

Conrad Arbogast ’03 is a public safety officer at Susquehanna University.

Jose Arrieta ’03 is a sales consultant at Paradigm.

Patrick Bagnell ’03 is teaching a course in film at his high school, Queen Anne School, as well as coaching. He lives in Bowie, Md.

Leah Bailor ’03 is a programmer analyst at Highmark Blue Shield.

Lauren Barcaro ’03 is a financial advisor at American Express.

Nicholas Barker ’03 is a paramedic at St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Centers of New York.

Lyneah Bastian ’03 is a staffing manager at Howe About Temps in Williamsport, Pa.

Stephen Bealer ’03 is employed at Merrill Lynch.

Elizabeth Beltzner ’03 is a human resource assistant at Advance Food Products.

Kristen Bolduc ’03 is a marketing assistant/product specialist at MediaPower.

Brian Bookman ’03 is employed at Madison Marketing Group.

Jennifer Brennan ’03 is an Administrative Assistant for SilverCarrot, Inc. in New York, NY. She lives in Jersey City, NJ.

Evelyn Burke ’03 is the residence director at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Graham Byra ’03 is in sales allocation at Shiseido Cosmetics Corp.

Mike Carey ’03 is a fidelity underwriter at American International Group in New York, N.Y. He lives in Allendale, N.J.

Jillian Cherny ’03 is a project coordinator at Euro RSCG Life – Cuitotom.

Nicholas Chesny ’03 is a hardware technician at Shamokin Hospital, Shamokin, Pa.

Daniel Collins ’03 is a drafter at John Meyer Consulting.

Erin Costello ’03 is an account executive at Cofco Office Furnishings in Norristown, Pa. She lives in Audubon, Pa.

Matt Detar ’03 is an auditor at KPMG.

Nichole Douty ’03 is a customer service manager at Sovereign Bank.

Aaron Fairbanks ’03 is a product coordinator at QVC.

Katherine Federico ’03 is a 2nd-grade teacher at Clark Mills School, Manalapan-Englishtown Schools.

Amy Filippone ’03 is a floor manager at Melray’s Furniture.

Melissa Garcell ’03 is a marketing specialist at Service 1st Federal Credit Union.

Ted Gaspari ’03 is a service writer at Millenium Automotive Group.

Matthew Garrity ’03 is a writer/producer/founder of Indiered Productions.

Joseph Gibbons ’03 is a staff accountant at Kaufmann Gallucci & Grumer LLP.

Kathaleen Gillis ’03 is a consultant at Merrill Lynch.

Meagan Gold ’03 is a communications specialist at Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators.

Lindajoy Golding ’03 is a recruiter/small business specialist.

Heather Hartley ’03 is a management trainee at Fulton Financial Corp. She lives in Akron, Pa.

Maxwell Heller ’03 is employed at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Erin Herbert ’03 is the director of youth ministries at Zion Lutheran Church.

Marcie Hoffman ’03 is a management trainee at Enterprise-Rent-a-Car.

Erin Howard ’03 is a client service assistant at Smith Barney.

Cindy Inkrote ’03 is the faculty secretary in the Sigmund Weis School of Business at Susquehanna University.

Caroline Jackson ’03 is a corporate event administrator at Cambridge Executive Enterprises.

Nicole Kadingo ’03 is a customer service representative at Heraeus, Inc.

Zigmas Kaknevicius ’03 is a financial consultant at Cantella and Co., Inc. in Kicksville, N.Y.

Andrew Kissinger ’03 is a sales associate at Wal-Mart.

Jennifer Knaub ’03 is a software engineer I at Raytheon.

Hilary Koehl ’03 is a coordinator at Construction Institute (ASCE).

John Kulp ’03 is an independent agent for Baltimore Life.

Martin Kyper ’03 is an auto insurance specialist at Kyper Insurance.

Robin Lacedonia ’03 is an account manager at Traveler Property Casualty.

Shana Lalo ’03 is an associate at Binney & Smith.

Krystle-Lynn Laub ’03 is the director of children’s ministries at Wyckoff Reformed Church.

Jesse Lausch ’03 is a trainee at Weis Markets.

Craig Lawver ’03 is a trade specialist at Rydex Funds in Rockville, Md. He lives in Mechanicsburg, Pa.

Eric Light ’03 is a select banker at M&T Bank.

Matthew Lowe ’03 is a financial advisor at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Angela Luino ’03 is a teacher’s aide for autistic children at South Bergen Jointure Commissions.

Katie Matthews ’03 is a human resource management trainee with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Leanne McCann ’03 is an undergraduate enrollment counselor at Philadelphia Biblical University.

Elorient McCutcheon ’03 is an administrative assistant/communications assistant at E.J. Krause & Associates, Inc. in Bethesda, Md.

Christina McDermott ’03 is a substitute teacher. She lives in Hummels Wharf, Pa.

Katie McKeever ’03 is a graduate assistant at Susquehanna University.

Luke Mengak ’03 is a receptionist at Associate Radiologist.

Jessee Mercado ’03 is a database designer at Giant Corporation.

Jennifer Miller ’03 is an auditor at KPMG.

Jessica Miller ’03 is a paralegal at Constellation New Energy.

Sarah Miller ’03 married Sean Kerstetter, June 14, 2003, Wesley United Methodist Church in Selinsgrove, Pa. Nick Knouse ’01 was in the wedding party. They live in Northumberland, Pa.

Lillian Mundo ’03 is the assistant registrar at Susquehanna University.

Jessica Oglesby ’03 is a case manager at The Bair Foundation.

Shannan Ott ’03 is a junior environmental scientist at Ground Water & Environmental Services.

David Parr ’03 is a school age counselor at the YMCA in Madison, N.J.

Megan Patrono ’03 is the assistant track and field coach at Moravian College.

Tiffany Raker ’03 is the office manager at Body Wisdom.

Alison Ream ’03 is a 3rd-grade teacher at Mifflin County School District.

Thomas Reichart ’03 is an auditor at Ernst & Young.

Ryan Reid ’03 is an account executive at Comcast Advertising Sales.

Meagan Reynolds ’03 is a project manager at Alan Zakin Associates.

Luke Roman ’03 is a laborer at Barnview Farms.

Kenny Sabarese ’03 is the president/founder of Left Ear Media.

Christine Smith ’03 is a teachers’ aide at Woodbury Heights Elementary School.

Christine Snyder ’03 is a management trainee at Fulton Financial Corporation.

Jennifer Stamm ’03 is the registrar at the Institute of the Arts.

Ryan Stephens ’03 is employed at American Express Financial Advisors.

Megan Steppe ’03 is a music teacher at Robert M. Sides.

Kathleen Stockalis ’03 is an accountant at Fiorita, Kornhaas & Van Houton, P.C.

Samantha Stoner ’03 is a closing loan coordinator at Washington Mutual.

Bryan Stahan ’03 married Tiffany Miller, Oct. 11, 2003, in Augustaville Wesleyan Church in Paxinos, Pa. Marty Carlino ’03 was the best man. Bryan is a staff accountant at McKonly & Asbury LLP. They live in Harrisburg, Pa.

David Tamulavage ’03 is a junior programmer at Accentury Technology Solutions.

Jennifer Teisher ’03 is in the United States Marine Corps.

Gina Testa ’03 is a value link specialist at Cardinal Health Care.

Kerry Thomas ’03 is a public relations and marketing coordinator at Peddler’s Village.

Meredith Thorpe ’03 is an IT staff associate at Ernst & Young.

Kara Trefflich ’03 is employed at Home Depot Store Support.

Frank Varano ’03 is an auditor at KPMG.

James Varghese ’03 is a junior underwriter at Liberty Mutual.

Jared Villella ’03 is a marketing coordinator at Interlectric.

Frank Varano III ’03 passed the CPA exam in November 2003.

Eric Watkins ’03 is a customer service representative at Value City.

Jack Watt ’03 is an administrator of computer operations at New EH Inc.

Scott Wilson ’03 is an investment management analyst at Smith Barney.

Jason Yablonski ’03 is a field technician at US Filter Groundwater Services.

Nicole Yost ’03 is an administrative assistant at Pennsylvania CareerLink.

Rebecca Young ’03 is a staff accountant at BeardMiller.

Stephanie Young ’03 is the assistant director of alumni relations at Susquehanna University.

Andrew Zalonis ’03 is a senior sales associate at One Wireless World.

Christopher Zangara ’03 is a product specialist at Ortho Biotech Oncology.

2004

Trevor Johnson ’04 joined RBC Dain Rauscher as a financial consultant in its Boston office.

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